Uniden OCEANUS-BK English Owners Manual - Page 10

Installation Caution: The OCEANUS will only operate with nominal 12 volt negative ground battery systems. It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for your OCEANUS on your vessel. Electrical, mechanical, and environmental considerations must all be taken into account. You should select the optimum relationship among these considerations. Keep in mind the flexibility designed into the OCEANUS so that you can most conveniently use your radio. Features which should be considered are: 1. The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the top or bottom of a shelf, on a bulkhead, or for overhead mounting. 2. The REMOTE speaker jack can be used with an auxiliary speaker. 3. All connections are "plug-in" type for easy removal of the radio. 4. Front fire internal speaker allows convenient in-dash mounting using the optional bracket. Choosing a Location Some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your OCEANUS: 1. Select a location that is free from spray and splash. 2. Keep the battery leads as short as possible. Direct connection to the battery is most desirable. If direct connection cannot be made with the supplied power lead, any extension should be made with #10 AWG wire. Long extensions should use larger gauge wire. 3. Keep the antenna lead as short as possible. Long antenna leads can cause substantial loss of performance for both receiving and transmitting. 4. Locate your antenna as high as possible and clear from metal objects. The reliable range of coverage is a direct function of the antenna height. 5. Select a location that does not allow the radio to be subjected to direct sunlight (including that coming through windows). 6. Select a location that allows free air flow around the heat sink on the rear of the radio. 7. Select a location well away from the ship's compass. Auxiliary speakers also should be located away from the compass. 7